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- Dictionarydivided/dəˈvīdəd/
adjective
- 1. split into parts; separated: "the deputy came back, carrying a divided metal plate and a cup"
- 2. not united; in disagreement: "a divided party leadership"
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1. a. : separated into parts or pieces. b. of a leaf : cut into distinct parts by incisions extending to the base or to the midrib. c. : having a barrier (such as a guardrail) to separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. a divided highway. 2. a. : disagreeing with each other : disunited. b.
split into two or more opposing groups who cannot agree: The party is deeply divided over fundamental issues, such as immigration and the budget deficit. More than ever we seem to be a divided nation. Fewer examples. Republican leaders are badly divided on the plan. The conflict left the country bitterly divided.
1. a. : to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups. divide the city into wards. b. : to separate into classes, categories, or divisions. divide history into epochs. c. : cleave, part. a ship dividing the waves. 2. a. : to separate into portions and give out in shares : distribute. divide profits. b.
Something that's divided is sectioned or split into parts. A divided political party might be separated into several groups with very different opinions on what the party's priorities ought to be.
DIVIDED meaning: 1. split into two or more opposing groups who cannot agree: 2. split into two or more opposing…. Learn more.
Divided definition: separated; separate.. See examples of DIVIDED used in a sentence.
a way of keeping yourself in a position of power by causing disagreements among other people so that they are unable to oppose you: It's just a fact that the principle that underpins any empire is divide and rule. See more. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
1. Separated into parts or pieces. 2. Being in a state of disagreement or disunity: a divided nation. 3. Moved by conflicting interests, emotions, or activities: divided loyalties. 4. Separated by distance: a child divided from her familiar surroundings. 5. Having the lanes for opposing traffic separated: divided highways. 6.
to separate into equal parts by the process of mathematical division; apply the mathematical process of division to: Eight divided by four is two. to be a divisor of, without a remainder. to mark a uniform scale on (a ruler, thermometer, etc.).
Definition of divide verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
